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As a film & TV extra we are relying on you. If there are filming issues
15 Aug 2018

Filming Issues, Booking Problems & Cancellations

As a film & TV extra we are relying on you. If there are filming issues, booking problems or you need to cancel for unforeseen circumstances,…
We take a look at the advantages of having a Basic Disclosure Certificate uploaded to your Extra's profile with Uni-versal Extras.
01 Aug 2018

Why Apply for a Basic Disclosure Certificate?

We take a look at DBS checks and Basic Disclosure Certificates uploaded to your Extra's profile with Uni-versal Extras.
We explain what full-time students can do to renew their profile with Uni-versal Extras.
05 Jul 2018

School’s Out for Summer – Student Profile Expiry

We explain what full-time students can do to renew their profile with Uni-versal Extras.
Uni-versal Extras are holding open casting registration days for film and TV extras in Oxford and Birmingham in June. Want to be a film and TV extra?
01 Jun 2018

Film Extras Open Castings in Oxford & Birmingham

Uni-versal Extras are holding open casting registration days for film and TV extras in Oxford and Birmingham in June. Want to be a film and TV…
Registering as a film and TV extra is easy
26 Apr 2018

Are You Ready For Activation?

Registering as a film and TV extra is easy, but how do you complete your application with Uni-versal Extras? In this EXTRAS Blog post we look…
We asked some of our student extras to tell us about their experiences working in the film and TV industry
24 Apr 2018

Extra Work: A Student Perspective

We asked some of our student extras to tell us about their experiences working in the film and TV industry, and why they would recommend working…
Your photos are important when it comes to securing work as an extra. This blog post explains the types of clothes you should wear in your main photos.
28 Mar 2018

Explained: What to Wear for Your Main Photos

Your photos are important when it comes to securing work as an extra. This blog post explains the types of clothes you should wear in your…
Universal Extras are holding Open Casting Registration Days in Glasgow and Edinburgh for people to register as Film & TV extras in Scotland.

Film Open Castings in Scotland

Universal Extras are holding Open Casting Registration Days in Glasgow and Edinburgh for people to register as Film & TV extras in Scotland. Want to work…
Universal Extras are holding Open Casting Registration Days in Cardiff and Bristol for people to register as Film & TV extras in South Wales and South West England.
07 Mar 2018

Film Open Castings in Cardiff & Bristol

Universal Extras are holding Open Casting Registration Days in Cardiff and Bristol for people to register as Film & TV extras in South Wales and South…
We recently made changes to our casting process in relation to booking extras and supporting artists. This blog post explains how these changes will affect you and make life simpler.
07 Feb 2018

Explained: Booking Confirmation via Text

We recently made changes to our casting process in relation to booking extras and supporting artists. This blog post explains how these changes will affect you…
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